Connection and Delight — How Live Music Enhances Well-being
Photo credit: Chromatic Expressions Photography People gravitate toward different kinds of music, yet love of music itself seems nearly universal. A growing body of research confirms what music lovers have […]
From Lawn to Meadow: Rewilding at Garth Newel
If you’ve headed up the nature trail at Garth Newel Music Center recently, you may have noticed something new on the hillside above the parking lot: an acre of colorful […]
Fitz Gary: A Warm Note in the Garth Newel Piano Quartet
When you meet Fitz Gary, violist of the Garth Newel Piano Quartet, the first thing you notice isn’t necessarily his viola—it’s the warmth of his smile. He has the kind […]
“Incredible Depth of Expression”: In the Moment with Isaac Melamed
When Isaac Melamed, cellist and co-artistic director of the Garth Newel Piano Quartet, was around 7 or 8, he would attend concerts of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, in […]
Dinner for 80: Behind the Scenes With the Culinary Crew
Like most Garth Newel fans, I am always looking forward to my next GNMC concert. For many of us, part of the allure is the opportunity to dine—and dine extraordinarily […]
Jeannette Fang on Music and Life
“Art is as Vital to Life as Sleeping and Eating” On July 6, during the first weekend of the 2025 Garth Newel Summer Festival, GNPQ pianist Jeannette Fang will give […]
While You’re In the Neighborhood …
So, you’re planning to see a concert (or two, or three) at Garth Newel, and you want to make a real weekend of it. Of course, it’s perfectly fine […]
Garth Newel’s Storied History
When you first arrive at Garth Newel, you are embraced by an enchanting spirit that you sense must arise from a rich history. What is the story of the place […]
A Violinist’s Journey: Getting to Know Teresa Ling
Teresa Ling first experienced Garth Newel in 1996 as a guest artist, and she was terrified. She was a seasoned musician, but she would be performing a monumental late Beethoven […]
Spectacular Weddings & Quiet Retreats
Garth Newel, beyond the music: A spectacular setting for celebrating life’s special moments.